Cosmetology:

DESCRIPTION: The Cosmetology Course is designed to train the student in the basic cognitive, pragmatic
principles in various hairstyling, nail care services, hair removal, and principles of infection control necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in Cosmetology or a related career field.



OBJECTIVES:Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
2. Project professionalism, visual poise, and proper grooming.
3. Communicate effectively and interact appropriately with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
4. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employment environment.
5. Perform the basic manipulative skills in the areas of hair styling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and makeup, and nail care.
6. Perform the basic analytical skills to advise clients in the total look concept.
7. Apply academic learning, technical information, and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
8. Properly understand and practice safety and infection control in their scope of practice.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields.

REFERENCES: A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books, texts, audio/video tapes and web-based materials are available to support the program of study and supplement the program of study. All classes are taught in person only. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials.

TEXTBOOK: Milady Standard Cosmetology, 13th Edition ISBN: 9781285769417, Milady Standard Cosmetology Theory Workbook ISBN: 9781285769455

LENGTH OF PROGRAM: Part time Monday - Friday 5pm- 9pm (20 hours per week/ 75 weeks),

HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People Day, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS: The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation, and job entry level. skills. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career-oriented activities. The course is presented through comprehensive lesson plans which reflect effective educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of interactive lecture, demonstration, cooperative learning, labs, student salon activities, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, projects, activities, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

GRADING PROCEDURES: The qualitative element used to determine academic progress is a reasonable system. of grades as determined by assigned academic learning. Students are assigned academic learning and a minimum number of practical experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory or better (the computer system will reflect completion of the practical assignment as a 100% rating). If the performance does not meet satisfactory requirements, it is not counted, and the performance must be repeated. At least two comprehensives practical skills evaluations will be conducted during study. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures and set forth in practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the school. Students must maintain a written grade average of 75% and pass a FINAL written and practical exam prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:
93 - 100 ------------- EXCELLENT
85 - 92 --------------- VERY GOOD
75 - 84 --------------- SATISFACTORY
74 and BELOW --- UNSATISFACTORY